{"id":43,"date":"2021-09-27T16:50:37","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T16:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/music-industry-studies\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T11:48:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:48:16","slug":"music-industry-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/music-industry-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Industry Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">Journalism &amp; Creative Media Programs Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/majors-minors\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Programs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/film-media-production\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Film and Media Production Major &amp; Minor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/journalism-major-minor\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Journalism Major &amp; Minor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/critical-communication-media\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Critical Communication and Media Studies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/music-industry-studies\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Music Industry Studies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/sports-media\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Sports Media<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/esports-communication\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Esports Communication<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/communication\/journalism-creative-media\/faculty-and-staff\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-music-industry-studies\">Music Industry Studies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The business of popular music is an important, specialized component of the larger entertainment and communication industries.&nbsp; It is an exciting time to be involved in this ever-changing field in which new opportunities regularly arise.&nbsp; By studying the music industry, you will gain the professional edge while preparing for an exciting and rewarding career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-study-the-music-industry-at-butler\">Why Study the Music Industry at Butler?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butler\u2019s Music Industry Studies (MI) program is designed to prepare students for managing a wide spectrum of creative enterprises. MI&nbsp;majors will learn to transform their talents and dedication into marketable skills required by music publishers, radio, performing rights organizations, talent agencies, record labels, concert promoters, and venues.&nbsp;Butler\u2019s MI program, available as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/three-year-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">three-year degree<\/a>,&nbsp;provides creative preparation to nurture industry-specific competencies while simultaneously providing multiple experiential opportunities.&nbsp;MI majors learn about the many facets of the business that drive popular music today, including varied career paths, multiple revenue streams, media law and production.&nbsp; Students engage in internships, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships in which they put into practice the knowledge and skills gained from start to finish in their studies.&nbsp; Throughout their time in the program, students interact with industry professionals and have access to professional equipment and work spaces.&nbsp; Students can complete their MI degree with an impressive resume, work examples of which they can be proud, and a valuable network of industry contacts.&nbsp; It is our goal to graduate students who are prepared to be tomorrow\u2019s leaders in an ever-evolving music business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-learning-outcomes\">Student Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discuss the music industry and its historical, cultural and economic aspects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather information through appropriate methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate information to audiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use communication technology effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate team building, collaboration and leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply professional, ethical and legal standards in the field<em>The information found on this website with respect to major\/minor\/program requirements is primarily directed at providing prospective students a general roadmap of the curriculum. Current Butler students are expected to review their degree audit report at my.butler.edu and speak with their advisor regularly for detailed information regarding their specific degree requirements and their progress toward degree completion.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tMusic Industry Studies Major\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>120 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COM 101&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  Foundations of Public Speaking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SW 266-CCM &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Media Literacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication &amp; Culture course (selected from approved list)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second major, minor or concentration area required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description of Music Industry Studies (MI) &#8211; Major 41\/42 Required Credit Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI students put into practice information and skills gained in their studies while regularly interacting with music business professionals, creating work examples of which they can be proud, building a valuable network of industry contacts, and graduating with an impressive and useful resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MAJOR REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 107&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Music Skills for Industry Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 109 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survey of the Music Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MS 100&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Basic Excel Skills for Business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 201&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Audio Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 222&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;History of the Music Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 252&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Theories and Techniques of Sound Recording<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MK 280&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Principles of Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ME 330 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Self-Representation for Musicians<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 352 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music Industry Business Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 353 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Audio for Video,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 355 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Artist Management,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 357 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Experiential Application in Entertainment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 360 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Music Industry Practicum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ME 430 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;E-Portfolio Capstone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 440&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Internship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 452 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Entertainment Media and the Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 461&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music Industry Capstone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Two credit hours form the following courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AM ___ &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Applied Music,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ES ____ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensemble<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One course from the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AC 203&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Introduction to Accounting,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EC 231&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Principles of Microeconomics,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MT 440&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Electronic Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One course from the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MH 308 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music in Global Contexts (3),&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MH 408 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; History and Literature of Jazz (3),&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MT 244&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jazz Improvisation (2) AND one additional AM or ES credit (1)<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tMusic Industry Studies Minor\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>120 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COM 101&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Foundations of Public Speaking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SW 266-CCM &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Media Literacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication &amp; Culture course (selected from approved list)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second major, minor or concentration area required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description of Music Industry Studies (MI) &#8211; Major 41\/42 Required Credit Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI students put into practice information and skills gained in their studies while regularly interacting with music business professionals, creating work examples of which they can be proud, building a valuable network of industry contacts, and graduating with an impressive and useful resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MAJOR REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 107&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Music Skills for Industry Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 109 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survey of the Music Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MS 100&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Basic Excel Skills for Business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 201&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Audio Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 222&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;History of the Music Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 252&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Theories and Techniques of Sound Recording<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MK 280&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Principles of Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ME 330 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Self-Representation for Musicians<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 352 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music Industry Business Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 353 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Audio for Video,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 355 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Artist Management,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 357 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Experiential Application in Entertainment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 360 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Music Industry Practicum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ME 430 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;E-Portfolio Capstone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 440&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Internship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 452 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Entertainment Media and the Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 461&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music Industry Capstone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Two credit hours form the following courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AM ___ &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Applied Music,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ES ____ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensemble<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One course from the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AC 203&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Introduction to Accounting,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EC 231&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Principles of Microeconomics,&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MT 440&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Electronic Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One course from the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MH 308 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music in Global Contexts (3),&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MH 408 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; History and Literature of Jazz (3),&nbsp;<strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MT 244&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jazz Improvisation (2) AND one additional AM or ES credit (1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-music-industry-studies-minor\"><a href=\"#\">Music Industry Studies Minor<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description of Music Industry Studies (MI) Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI students put into practice information and skills gained in their studies while regularly interacting with music business professionals, creating work examples of which they can be proud, building a valuable network of industry contacts, and graduating with an impressive and useful resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MINOR REQUIREMENTS<br>Total for MI Minor 21 Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 109 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survey of the Music Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 201 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Audio Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 222&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;History of the Entertainment Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 352&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music Industry Business Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 461&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music Industry Capstone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choose two from the following list:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MI 107&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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